VIRGINIA

Language Arts

Writing
Grade 7
7.3 the student will identify persuasive messages in nonprint media, including television, radio, and films

Oral Language
Grade 7
7.3  The student will describe messages in nonprint media, including teleivison, radio, and video.
a) identify persuasive technique used
b) distinguish between fact and opinion
c) describe how work choice conveys viewpoint

To be successful with this standard, students are expected to

· identify persuasive techniques in the media

· identify opinions in the media

· identify facts in the media

· describe the effect on the audience of persuasive messages in the media

·  identify effective word choice in the media

- identify viewpoint in the media.




Reading Analysis
Grade 10
10.4
c) compare and contrast product information contained in advertisements with that found in instruction manuals and warranties

Research
Grade 10
10.11
c) verify and accuracy and usefulness of information

Oral Language
Grade 11
11.2 The student will analyze and evaluate information and persuasive presentations.

Reading Analysis
Grade 11
11.6
b) compare and evaluate adaptations and interpretations of a script for stage, film or TV
 

Social Studies

Grade 5-6 The student will develop skills for historical analysis, including the ability to:

-identify, analyze, and interpret primary sources (artifacts, diaries, letters, photographs, arts, documents, and newspapers) and contemporary media
( TV, movies, and computer information systems) to better understand events and life in the US history to 1877

Grade 7

-evaluating accuracy of campaign advertising; and distinguishing between reporting, analysis, and editorializing in the media, and recognition of bias

-the impact of the media on public opinion and policymakers

Grade 9

Identifying, analyzing, and interpreting primary and secondary sources and artifacts

-validating sources as to their authenticity, authority, credibility and possible bias

Health/Prevention


Assessment
The student will
evaluate media advertisements purporting safe behaviors.

The influence of multiple media resources on personal choices


(added June 2006)

Copyright 2000 Frank W. Baker